How to Record a Screen on Xiaomi with Sound: The Complete 2026 Guide

Why you need to record a screen with sound on Xiaomi and what difficulties arise

Recording the screen of Xiaomi smartphone while simultaneously capturing sound is a challenge faced by gamers, content creators and even ordinary users who want to save video instructions or stream. MIUI Often limit functionality: the built-in screen recording tool may not capture system sound, and when the microphone is turned on, there are interference or echoes. 13/14, Google tightens security policies for recording applications.

In this article, we will discuss all working ways of recording screens on Xiaomi Redmi, POCO and Mi – from built-in tools to third-party applications with circumvention of restrictions. Let’s pay attention to the nuances: why some models (for example, Redmi Note 12 Pro+) recorded with a delay, how to avoid locking the microphone system, and what settings MIUI 15 affect the quality of the screencast.

Method 1: Integrated screen recording in MIUI (limitations and how to get around them)

The easiest method is to use the standard Screen Recording tool, which is available on all Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 12 and later.

1. Swipe down the notification panel and find the Screen Record tile (if it is not, click on it). ⚙️ → Edit → add the tile).
2. Then, put the tiles on the tiles and confirm the start of the recording (the countdown timer will appear).
3. To turn on the microphone, tap the floating recording panel and activate the microphone.

But there are pitfalls here:

• 🔇 No system sound: only video is recorded by default + microphone, but not the sound from games or applications.
• 🎤 Interference with the microphone on: on POCO X5 Pro and Redmi. K60 Users complain of echoes due to noise cancellation conflict.
• ⏱️ Time limit: on some firmware, recording automatically stops after 30 minutes.

You can bypass the limit with sound by turning on the developer mode:

1. Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (shoot 7 times until the developer mode notification appears).
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Activate the option of debugging over USB and Sound capture (if any).

Method 2: Applications for recording a screen with system sound

If the built-in tools are not satisfied, third-party utilities come to the rescue. We tested 5 popular applications on Xiaomi 13 Ultra and Redmi Note 11 Pro+, the best results showed:

The most versatile version is XRecorder, which bypasses the limitations of Android 13+ by creating a virtual audio device.

1. Install XRecorder from Google Play.
2. At first start, allow access to Overlay over other windows and Sound Control.
3. In the application settings, activate the internal sound (reboot will be required).
4. Start recording – the system sound and microphone will be captured by separate tracks.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi with HyperOS (the new firmware based on Android 14), XRecorder may not capture sound in games due to Game Turbo protection. → Special facilities → Game Turbo.

Install the application from the official store|Allow overlay over windows|Enable microphone access|Activate the option "Internal sound"|Reboot your smartphone-->

Method 3: Recording via PC (for streamers and professionals)

If you want to record Xiaomi screen in the highest quality (for example, for streaming on Twitch or editing videos), the best option is to connect to a PC.

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS program OBS Studio or Vysor.
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original, with data transmission support).
• 📱 Included debugging by USB smartphone.

The following steps are provided for OBS Studio:

1. Download and install OBS Studio + scrcpy plugin to capture the Android screen.
2. On your smartphone, activate Settings → For developers → Debugging by USB.
3. Connect Xiaomi to your PC and in OBS add Screen Capture (scrcpy) source.
4. To record audio in OBS settings, select the default Audio output (for system sound) and the Microphone (for voice).

Advantages of the method:

• 🎬 Possibility of recording 4K 60 FPS lagless.
• 🎛️ Flexible bitrate, codec and sound source settings.
• 🔄 There are no time limits for recording.

⚠️ Note: When connecting through USB-C Xiaomi 13T Pro and other flagships may experience a delay of sound to 200 To eliminate it, in the scrcpy settings specify the parameter --bit-rate 10M --lock-video-orientation 0.

Method 4: Recording with Google Play Games (for gamers)

Little-known lifehack: Google Play Games has a built-in system-sound gameplay recording feature that works even on Xiaomi without root rights, but with limitations:

• 🎮 It only works in games from Google Play.
• 🔊 Captures system sound, but not the microphone.
• ⏳ Maximum duration - 10 minutes.

How to record a screen through Google Play Games:

1. Open the game you want to record.
2. Swipe the notification panel and tap the Game icon (if it is not available, install the application).
3. Click Record Gameplay and select quality (720p or 1080p).
4. After the video is finished, it will be saved in the gallery in the Games folder.

On Xiaomi Black Shark 5 and other gaming smartphones, this feature is more stable thanks to optimization in Game Turbo. However, on devices with HyperOS, additional permission may be required in the privacy settings.

Problem Solving: No sound, lags, poor quality

Even with the right settings, recording a screen on Xiaomi can be problematic. Consider the typical errors and ways to fix them:

If the sound is recorded with a delay (relevant to the POCO F5 and Redmi K70), try:

1. Turn off all sound effects in Settings → Sound → Effects.
2. Use headphones with a microphone instead of a built-in microphone.
3. In the recording app, reduce the audio bitrate to 96 kbps.

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On Xiaomi 14 and other flagships with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2/3 to reduce lags when writing in 4K, turn on performance mode: Settings → Battery → Performance mode → High performance.

Comparison of methods: which one to choose for your task

The choice of recording method depends on the purpose, model of the smartphone and the quality required. Below is a comparison table with recommendations:

For most Xiaomi users, the best solution is to combine built-in recording (for simple tasks) and XRecorder (for system audio capture), while if you need to record long streams or mount high-resolution video, you can’t do without a PC connection.

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On Xiaomi with HyperOS (Android 14), standard screen recording can block sound due to new privacy rules, in which case use XRecorder with the Virtual Audio option enabled or record via PC.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen recording on Xiaomi